Description Of The Appliance; Assembly; Start Up; Operation - Kärcher K 2 Basic Mode D'emploi

Description of the Appliance

These operating instructions describe the maximum
equipment. Depending on the model, there are differ-
ences in the scopes of delivery (see packaging).
Illustrations on Page 2
1 High pressure connection
2 Appliance switch „0/OFF" / „I/ON"
3 Storage hook for high pressure hose and mains
connection cable
4 Carrying handle
5 Storage for spray lance
6 Storage for trigger gun
7 Water connection with integrated sieve
8 Coupling element for water connection
9 Mains cable with mains plug
10 Trigger gun
11 Lock trigger gun
12 Clamp for high pressure hose
13 High pressure hose
14 Spray lance with high pressure nozzle
For normal cleaning tasks.
15 Washing brush
16 Foam nozzle with detergent container
With powerful foam for effortless cleaning.
** not included in the scope of delivery
17 Water supply hose

Assembly

Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-
up.
Illustrations on Page 2
Illustration
 Attach the carrying handle.
Illustration
 Pull out the clamp for the high pressure hose from
the hand spray gun.
Illustration
 Connect high pressure hose to trigger gun.
 Push the clamp in until it locks. Check the secure
connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.
Illustration
 Screw the coupling element to the water connec-
tion on the appliance.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
Illustration
 Connect the high pressure hose to the high pres-
sure connection of the appliance.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/technical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the high-pressure
pump and the accessories. For protection, the use of
the KÄRCHER water filter (optional accessory, order
no. 4.730-059) is recommended.
 Attach the water supply hose to the coupling on the
water connection.
 Connect the water supply hose to the water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
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Start up

CAUTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of
the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build
up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off
and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
ATTENTION
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such as wood
should not be cleaned with the dirt blaster, as there is a
risk of damage.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten
it by turning it through 90°.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it must be free of
dirt or other particles.
 Push the washing brush into the trigger gun and
fasten it by a 90° turn.
Operation with detergent
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data safety sheet
issued by the detergent manufacturer must be adhered
to, especially the instructions regarding personal pro-
tective equipment.
Foam nozzle
Illustration
 Fill the detergent solution in the detergent tank of
the foam nozzle (observe dosage instructions on
the packaging of the detergent).
 Connect the detergent tank to the foam nozzle.
 Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger gun.
Recommended cleaning method
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface
and allow it to react, but not to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.
Interrupting operation
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
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Operation